Tourism numbers fall by 2% in June on last year – CSO
The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June was down 2% on the same time last year. New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that 654,000 tourists arrived in the
HHC drug banned by Government over youth mental health concerns
Synthetic cannabinoid HHC or Hexahydrocannabinol has been classified as an illegal drug by the Government. This means that the import, export, production, possession, sale and supply of products containing the man-made substance
All you need to know about planting a native wood on your land
Analysis: From why and how to plant, to grants, requirements and maintenance, here’s everything to know about planting on a pocket of your land There has never been a better time to
Why we made it – The Last Irish Missionaries
Documentary film-maker and producer, Liam McGrath, gives an insight into why he made the new RTÉ documentary series, The Last Irish Missionaries. I was deep in the bowels of the National Folklore
Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for 14 counties
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warning for four counties in the west and south, and a separate thunderstorm warning for a further ten counties mostly in the
Top 10 campervan sites to visit in Ireland
From wild coastlines to cosy campgrounds, travel journalist Deirdre Mullins picks her favourite campervan sites in Ireland. When Covid hit, and it became clear that my favourite pastime, international travel, was off
Leona Maguire still in the mix at Evian Championship as So-Mi Lee makes her move
Leona Maguire remains in contention for her first major title after an even-par second round of 71 left her four off the lead at the Evian Championship. The Cavan woman shared the
All you need to know about bathing water quality at Irish beaches
Analysis: The bathing water quality at your local swimming spot is an important factor in ensuring a safe experience on these hot days A 2024 report by Sports Ireland identifies swimming as the most
‘This is far from over’ – Odubeko braced for showdown
Mipo Odubeko gave Shelbourne a crucial Champions league advantage over Linfield on Wednesday night but afterwards warned “this is far from over” ahead of the return leg in Belfast next week. Odubeko steered home
Notable reductions in graduate hiring due to AI – report
There have been “notable reductions” in graduate hiring by major firms in the accountancy and finance sectors because of the impact of AI, according to the latest Employment Monitor from recruitment firm
Soc Dems scrutinise supermarkets as grocery costs rise
Government is considering “enhancing” existing laws to increase fines and make the State’s consumer watchdog more “robust” in a bid to address alleged “price gouging” by supermarkets. Minister of State at the
High Court hears challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers
A three judge division of the High Court is hearing a challenge by Sinn Féin TD, Pa Daly, to the attendance of so called super junior ministers at Cabinet meetings. Mr Daly
Property asking prices rising 7% annually – report
Asking prices for houses and apartments are rising at 7% annually, according to the latest quarterly report by property website MyHome.ie in conjunction with Bank of Ireland. The report said asking prices
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